Overview:
Summary: Amtrust Financial Services, a fast-growing commercial insurance company, is seeking a Trucking/Auto Staff Appraiser to respond to the needs of our customers. As part of the APD line of business, the Trucking/Auto Staff Appraiser is responsible for investigating, evaluating, and estimating damages to ensure accuracy on commercial/business insurance claims.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Under minimal supervision, is responsible for the handling of commercial auto physical damage (APD) claims that are of mid to high levels of complexity and/or severity.
- Review photos, facts of loss, document, and estimate damage to tractor/trailers/autos that have suffered a loss. Common loss scenarios will include but not limited to interior water damage, partial or total fire, vehicle impact, hurricane, tornado, and hail damage.
- Use CCC/Adjustrite/Mitchell estimating software to determine appropriate settlement amounts and to validate third party estimates / invoices.
- Negotiate with shops on supplements and timely write supplements for related loss damages
- Review and assist adjuster with diminished value claims.
- Review and confirm subrogation demands from 3rd party carriers.
- Interpret various policy forms and establish applicable coverages, conditions and limitations that may apply to the facts of the loss.
- Establishes accurate and timely indemnity and expense reserves. Controls and manages claim related expenses.
- Communicates with agents, insureds, claimants, and company personnel, keeping them apprised of appropriate information. Discusses possible coverage issues with supervisor and drafts coverage positions as applicable.
- Ability to recognize when to refer claims to Special Investigations, Subrogation and/or Complex Claim Units.
- Adhere to all statutory and regulatory fair claims practices.
- Performs other functional duties as requested or required.
Qualifications:
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience handling commercial trucking/auto property claims with elements of complexity/severity
- Proficient knowledge of auto and large truck estimating software and ability to independently prepare damage estimates in excess of $100,000
- Ability to obtain adjuster licenses as needed
- Ability to work remotely and independently
- CAT Duty-This position may require participation in our Catastrophe Response Program, which could include deployments away from assigned territory to assist our customers in other states for extended periods
- Valid driver’s license
- Reliable automobile and work space
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Preferred:
- Advanced knowledge of CCC/Adjustrite/Mitchell estimating system
- Prior experience adjusting property claims using virtual technologies
- Currently hold P&C adjusters license(s)
- Easily adapts to new or changing situations, requirements, or priorities
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What We Offer:
AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off. AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future. AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future. This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the requirements of the job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that will be required in this position. AmTrust has the right to revise this job description at any time
